CRH could face dump bill

CRH could face a multi-million euro clean-up bill and severe damage to its reputation if it transpires the company has responsibility for a massive illegal dump on its lands.

Thousands of tonnes of material, some in pits as deep as 30ft was dumped illegally on a 500 acre site at Blessington, County Wicklow, owned by CRH.

The company has confirmed large quantities of domestic and commercial waste have been discovered on part of its property. They stress the material was placed on site without permission.